Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Key Takeaways People with type 2 diabetes can usually drink alcohol in moderation.Alcohol can make it harder to manage blood sugar levels by both ...

Alcohol can lower or raise blood sugar—and sometimes both. Sugary drinks can cause an initial spike, while alcohol itself can lead to delayed drops in blood sugar hours later. Low blood sugar is the ...

The primary function of ADH1C is ethanol oxidation. A common polymorphism of this gene is associated with a slower rate of oxidation and may increase exposure to ethanol. Therefore, we hypothesized ...

Research tracking thousands of adults found that staying fit lowered mortality and liver disease risk among drinkers—though ...

UK-based Poole Hospital Diabetes Center has launched an informational app on iOS and Android for young adults with Type 1 diabetes. The app, The Type 1 Diabetes Friend: Alcohol Guide, offers users ...

A new study on mice and rats at Sahlgrenska Academy shows that a medication used for diabetes and obesity also could be a valuable tool for the treatment of alcohol dependence. Alcohol dependence ...